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Differentiate between center of gravity and centroid.


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The differences between center of gravity and centroid are:

Center of gravity

Centroid

1. The point on a body where total weight is focussed is termed center of gravity1. The geometric center of a body is termed centroid.
2. Center of gravity is only associated with bodies having mass and density.2. Centroid can be associated with plain areas.

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